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Rafael Paganini is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Michael Langhi and Fábio Gurgel of the Alliance Academy, who represents Dream Art and worked extensively also with Eduardo Leitão and Max Trombini. One of the top medium-heavyweights of his generation, Paganini conquered a Brazilian Nationals title and multiple International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF) medals in the colored belt divisions, prior to earning his black belt in 2019. Rafael is also the brother of another skilled BJJ black belt, Mr. Caio Paganini.

Rafael Paganini Jiu-Jitsu

Full Name: Rafael Lopes Paganini

Nickname: N/A

Lineage 1: C. Gracie > H. Gracie > Rolls Gracie > Romero Cavalcanti > Fábio Gurgel > Rafael Paganini

Lineage 2: Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rolls Gracie > Romero Cavalcanti > Alexandre Paiva > Fernando Augusto > Rubens Charles > Michael Langhi > Rafael Paganini

Main Achievements:

  • 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals NoGi (2019*)
  • 1st Place IBJJF South American Championship (2019)
  • 1st Place IBJJF South Brazil Championship (2023**)
  • 2nd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2022)
  • 2nd Place South American Championship (2019*)
  • 2nd Place ADCC South American Trials (2022)
  • 2nd Place AJP Grand Slam, RJN (2022)

Main Achievements (Colored Belts):

  • 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2018 brown)
  • 1st Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals NoGi (2018** brown)
  • 1st Place IBJJF São Paulo BJJ Pro (2017 brown)
  • 1st Place IBJJF São Paulo Open (2016 / 2018 brown)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF World Championship (2016 brown)
  • 2nd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2019 brown)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF São Paulo BJJ Pro (2016 / 2018 brown)
  • 2nd Place IBJJF São Paulo Open (2014 / 2015 purple)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF World Championship (2016* / 2018 brown)
  • 3rd Place IBJJF Pans Championship (2018 brown)
  • 3rd Place CBJJ Brazilian Nationals (2017** / 2018* brown)

Favorite Position/Technique: DLR

Weight Division: Meio Pesado (88,30 kg / 195.0 lbs)

Team/Association: Dream Art

Rafael Paganini Biography

Rafael Paganini was born on April 06, 1995, in São Paulo, Brazil.

Growing up Paganini practiced and competed in an array of sports, though none with a particularly dedicated approach. At the age of 14, however, Rafael decided to pick something that could not only challenge his limits in discipline and physicality but could also improve his self-confidence. He chose jiu-jitsu for that effect, starting his grappling life at the Cia Paulista headquarters with Eduardo Leitão and Max Trombini.

As a purple belt, after he joined a local university to learn management, Rafael had an epiphany and realized he wanted to follow a career in BJJ. The pursuit of his dream, in his belief, required that Paganini moved to a bigger team, with a bigger competition focus and a higher level of athletes on the mats, finding this environment at the Alliance – Matrix (SP) with coaches Michael Langhi and Fábio Gurgel.

Under the guidance of two of the most prestigious coaches in our sport / martial art, Rafael conquered his most impressive international in the colored belt divisions, performances which earned him his brown and black belts, the latter earned on June 2019, from coaches Langhi and Gurgel.

Rafael Paganini Grappling Record

110 WINS
  • BY POINTS
    29 (26%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    6 (5%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    71 (65%)
  • BY DECISION
    2 (2%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    1 (1%)
  • BY DQ
    1 (1%)

71 SUBMISSIONS WINS

#214eb8
Guillotine
38
27
#86e620
Choke from back
21
15
#5AD3D1
Arm in guillotine
13
9
#d1212a
RNC
11
8
#fad11b
Submission
6
4
#f58822
Short choke
3
2
#224aba
Bow and arrow
1
1
#ff9124
Choke
1
1
#bf1f6c
Bread cutter
1
1
#22c9a5
Outside heel hook
1
1
#fad223
Toe hold
1
1
#03861f
Anaconda
1
1
71
(100%) SUBMISSIONS
50 LOSSES
  • BY POINTS
    23 (46%)
  • BY ADVANTAGES
    8 (16%)
  • BY SUBMISSION
    8 (16%)
  • BY DECISION
    7 (14%)
  • BY PENALTIES
    2 (4%)
  • BY DQ
    0 (0%)

8 SUBMISSIONS LOSSES

#214eb8
Choke from back
25
2
#86e620
Arm in Ezekiel
13
1
#5AD3D1
Armbar
13
1
#d1212a
Triangle
13
1
#fad11b
Mounted X choke
13
1
#f58822
Inside heel hook
13
1
#224aba
Outside heel hook
13
1
8
(100%) SUBMISSIONS

Rafael Paganini Fight History

ID Opponent W/L Method Competition Weight Stage Year
21138Marcos MartinsMarcos MartinsLPts: 4x2BH Winter Open88KGF2019
21339Leon BritoLeon BritoLPointsVitoria OpenABSSF2019
21386Fellipe AndrewFellipe AndrewLInjuryFloripa WOABSSF2019
22150Henrique CardosoHenrique CardosoLPointsCuritiba SPO88KGF2019
22367C. NegromonteC. NegromonteLArm in EzekielGrand Slam RJ85KGSF2019
22653Yan LucasYan LucasLReferee DecisionSouth AmericanABSF2019
22952Gabriel AlmeidaGabriel AlmeidaLPts: 2x0NoGi Worlds85KGSF2019
23194Manuel RibamarManuel RibamarLPts: 12x0European Open88KG4F2020
24422Henrique CardosoHenrique CardosoLPts: 5x0Copa Podio86KGRR2020
24814Marcos MartinsMarcos MartinsLPts: 4x2Grand Slam RJ85KG4F2020
24917Wallace CostaWallace CostaLPts: 2x2, PenMundial CBJJEABS4F2020
25239Wellington LuisWellington LuisLPts: 4x2Big Deal Pro 285KGSPF2021
25992Henrique CardosoHenrique CardosoLPts: 4x2S. American NG91KG4F2021
26016Antonio AssefLReferee DecisionS. American NGABS4F2021
26506Claudio CalasansClaudio CalasansLPts: 4x2SA Cont. Pro85KGR22021
27154Leandro LoLeandro LoLPts: 10x0BJJ Bet88KG4F2021
28148Marcos MartinsMarcos MartinsLPts: 0x0, AdvBrasileiro88KG4F2021
28625Marcos MartinsMarcos MartinsLReferee DecisionADGS RJ85KGR12021
30143Valdir AraujoValdir AraujoLReferee DecisionADCC BR1 Trials88KGR22022
30447Alexandre JesusAlexandre JesusLReferee DecisionADCC BR2 Trials88KGF2022
31116Wellington LuisWellington LuisLPts: 4x2Curitiba Open88KGSF2022
31783Manuel RibamarManuel RibamarLArmbarPan American88KG4F2022
32227Marcus RibeiroMarcus RibeiroLPts: 0x0, AdvBrasileiroABS4F2022
32281Matheus SpirandeliMatheus SpirandeliLTriangleBrasileiro88KGF2022
33079Andre PorfirioAndre PorfirioLPts: 6x6, AdvWorld Champ.88KG8F2022
33711Vitor PeresLPts: 10x2Betim Open88KGF2022
33732Gabriel HenriqueGabriel HenriqueLPts: 0x0, AdvBetim OpenABSSF2022
33747Erick DiovanoLPts: 7x2Betim NGO91KGSF2022
33758Leonardo AndradeLReferee DecisionBetim NGOABSF2022
34149Jansen GomesJansen GomesLPts: 5x0ADGS RJ85KGF2022
34461C. NegromonteC. NegromonteLPts: 7x0Brasileiro NoGiABS8F2022
35874Sebastiao BatistaLPts: 0x0, AdvSouth American88KG4F2022
38665Enderson DiasEnderson DiasLPts: 6x0Pan American88KGR12023
39795Wellington LuisWellington LuisLPts: 2x2, AdvBrasileiro88KG4F2023
40603Gustavo BatistaGustavo BatistaLMounted X chokeWorld Champ.88KG4F2023
43087Uanderson FerreiraUanderson FerreiraLChoke from backSul Americano88KGSF2023
43145Harryson PereiraHarryson PereiraLPts: 3x0Sul AmericanoABSSF2023
45960David GarmoDavid GarmoLInside heel hookNoGi World85KGSF2023
47516C. NegromonteC. NegromonteLReferee DecisionADCC BRA188KGSF2024
47519Andre PorfirioAndre PorfirioLOutside heel hookADCC BRA188KG3RD2024
47861Romualdo AndradeLPts: 4x0ADCC BRA288KG8F2024
49376Hygor BritoHygor BritoLPts: 2x0BrasileiroABS8F2024
49462Gabriel CostaGabriel CostaLInjuryBrasileiro88KG4F2024
53055Matheus FerreiraLPenADCC SP383KGF2024
56299Yatan BuenoYatan BuenoLN/AIronfightABS4F2024
57333Leonardo LaraLeonardo LaraLPts: 2x2, AdvCuritiba SMO88KGSF2025
58142Matheus SpirandeliMatheus SpirandeliLPts: 0x0, AdvSalvador FO88KGF2025
58178Gabriel BrodGabriel BrodLChoke from backSalvador FOABSSF2025
58822Elijah DorseyElijah DorseyLPts: 3x0BJJ Stars 1583KG4F2025
59078Matheus VetoraciMatheus VetoraciLPts: 4x0Brasileiro88KG8F2025
21136Leon BritoLeon BritoWPts: 4x2BH Winter Open88KGSF2019
21146Andre MunizWShort chokeBH Winter NGO97KGF2019
21320Yuri SantosWGuillotineVitoria Open88KG4F2019
21322Marcos MartinsMarcos MartinsWPts: 0x0, AdvVitoria Open88KGSF2019
21323H. RiedlingerWPts: 10x2Vitoria Open88KGF2019
21334Bernardo DibWPointsVitoria OpenABSR12019
21335Bruno BressanWPointsVitoria OpenABS4F2019
21372Gustavo SantiagoWChoke from backFloripa WO88KG4F2019
21382Alexandre CarmusiWRNCFloripa WOABSR12019
21383Simoneli EmilianoWChoke from backFloripa WOABS4F2019
21770Kainaa BertoniWBow and arrowSao Paulo Open88KG4F2019
21771Pedro AlcantaraWPointsSao Paulo Open88KGSF2019
21848Leonardo GoncalvesWShort chokeBrasileiro NoGiABSR22019
21851Rafael ReisWArm in guillotineBrasileiro NoGiABS4F2019
21853Marcelo GomideMarcelo GomideWArm in guillotineBrasileiro NoGiABSF2019
22147Caio ViniciusCaio ViniciusWArm in guillotineCuritiba SPO88KG4F2019
22149Carlos AndradeWPointsCuritiba SPO88KGSF2019
22359Joao OliveiraWChoke from backGrand Slam RJ85KGR12019
22364Marcos MartinsMarcos MartinsWPts: 9x4Grand Slam RJ85KG4F2019
22623Alejandro HenriqueWGuillotineSouth American88KGR12019
22629Carlos AlvesWArm in guillotineSouth American88KGSF2019
22646Marcos GirotoWArm in guillotineSouth AmericanABSR12019
22649Cleyton FloresWArm in guillotineSouth AmericanABS4F2019
22948Y. SilvaWArm in guillotineNoGi Worlds85KGR12019
22951Kenji SetteWArm in guillotineNoGi Worlds85KG4F2019
23190Nathan MendelsohnNathan MendelsohnWPts: 0x0, AdvEuropean Open88KGR12020
24414Jackson RubensWDQCopa Podio86KGRR2020
24418Nathan MendelshonWPts: 0x0, AdvCopa Podio86KGRR2020
24425P. MachadoD---Copa Podio86KGRR2020
24799Alexandre SantosAlexandre SantosWChokeGrand Slam RJ85KGR12020
24810Carlos AndradeWArm in guillotineGrand Slam RJ85KG8F2020
24909Denis DamascenoWChoke from backMundial CBJJEABSR12020
24913Anton SeleznevWPts: 2x0Mundial CBJJEABSR22020
25396Vinicius ReisWChoke from backRio Open88KG4F2021
25397Pedro PimentaWPts: 4x3Rio Open88KGSF2021
26013Jose NetoWGuillotineS. American NGABSR22021
26501Rafael NegrettyWBread cutterSA Cont. Pro85KGR12021
30135Lionel BareiroWPts: 0x0, PenADCC BR1 Trials88KGR12022
30391Thiago LimaWOutside heel hookADCC BR2 Trials88KGR22022
30417Francisco LoFrancisco LoWGuillotineADCC BR2 Trials88KGR32022
30433Vinicius ReisWReferee DecisionADCC BR2 Trials88KG8F2022
30441Diego RamalhoDiego RamalhoWGuillotineADCC BR2 Trials88KG4F2022
30445Valdir AraujoValdir AraujoWReferee DecisionADCC BR2 Trials88KGSF2022
31111Eduardo MacedoWChoke from backCuritiba Open88KGR12022
31114Pedro HenrikWPts: 6x4Curitiba Open88KG4F2022
31134Diego VivaldoDiego VivaldoWGuillotineCuritiba OpenABSR12022
31141Leandro SantosWPts: 2x2, AdvCuritiba OpenABSR22022
31146Wesley PossamaiWGuillotineCuritiba OpenABS4F2022
31149Higor LimaHigor LimaWGuillotineCuritiba OpenABSSF2022
32218Leonardo AndradeWPts: 2x0BrasileiroABSR12022
32273Joao CarlosWGuillotineBrasileiro88KGR12022
32277Gabriel NetoWChoke from backBrasileiro88KG4F2022
32279Murilo SantanaMurilo SantanaWGuillotineBrasileiro88KGSF2022
33070Taylor PearmanWPts: 0x0, AdvWorld Champ.88KGR12022
33708Gustavo RosaWChoke from backBetim Open88KG4F2022
33709Marlon FerreiraWPts: 6x2Betim Open88KGSF2022
33726Max WesleiWChoke from backBetim OpenABSR12022
33728Otavio NalatiWPts: 6x0Betim OpenABS4F2022
33756Jhonatha AngelimWGuillotineBetim NGOABSSF2022
34125Ian CardosoWGuillotineADGS RJ85KGR12022
34137Axel SilvaWToe holdADGS RJ85KG8F2022
34144Wellington LuisWellington LuisWPts: 3x2ADGS RJ85KG4F2022
34147Gabriel CostaGabriel CostaWPts: 2x1ADGS RJ85KGSF2022
34440Jorge BuenoWRNCBrasileiro NoGi91KG4F2022
34443Elionai BrazWPts: 4x2Brasileiro NoGi91KGSF2022
35870Daniel AzevedoDaniel AzevedoWChoke from backSouth American88KGR12022
37624Rafael SouzaWChoke from backSul Brasileiro88KG4F2023
37626Reyson NevesWPts: 2x0Sul Brasileiro88KGSF2023
37647Estevao NogaraWChoke from backSul BrasileiroABS8F2023
37651Elionai BrazWGuillotineSul BrasileiroABS4F2023
37654Marcus RuizWGuillotineSul BrasileiroABSSF2023
37656Hygor BritoHygor BritoWGuillotineSul BrasileiroABSF2023
39788I Pereira CardosoWPts: 2x0Brasileiro88KGR12023
40590Marlon TanakaWPts: 3x2World Champ.88KGR12023
40598Sean CoatesWPts: 6x4World Champ.88KG8F2023
41731Paulo RenatoWAnacondaADCC SP83KGR12023
41732Bruno BrancoWGuillotineADCC SP83KGR22023
41733Mathaeus SantosWPts: 7x0ADCC SP83KGR32023
41734Renzo JesusWGuillotineADCC SP83KG4F2023
41737Weslley BernardesWGuillotineADCC SP83KGSF2023
41738Iago MartinsWPts: 6x0ADCC SP83KGF2023
43081Klewerton JonathanWRNCSul Americano88KG8F2023
43083Gabriel CostaGabriel CostaWPts: 4x2Sul Americano88KG4F2023
43140Estevao NogaraWGuillotineSul AmericanoABS8F2023
43143Helder JuniorHelder JuniorWPts: 2x2, AdvSul AmericanoABS4F2023
43372Renzo JesusWRNCBrasileiro NoGi85KG4F2023
43375Servio TulioServio TulioWPts: 2x0Brasileiro NoGi85KGSF2023
43377Iago DuarteWPts: 4x2Brasileiro NoGi85KGF2023
45953Angelo ClaiborneAngelo ClaiborneWGuillotineNoGi World85KGR22023
45958Anthony RobinsonWPts: 4x0NoGi World85KG4F2023
47483Lucas LacerdaWSubmissionADCC BRA188KGR12024
47498Pedro RubimWGuillotineADCC BRA188KGR22024
47507Arthur BarrosWGuillotineADCC BRA188KG8F2024
47514Joao NicoliteJoao NicoliteWGuillotineADCC BRA188KG4F2024
47843L. CastroWGuillotineADCC BRA288KGR12024
47852Joao SantosWRNCADCC BRA288KGR22024
49367Paulo DantasWRNCBrasileiroABSR12024
49458Walisson BarbosaWPts: 9x0Brasileiro88KGR12024
51366Antonio LucasWGuillotineBrasileiro NG85KG8F2024
51374Matheus NascimentoWRNCBrasileiro NG85KG4F2024
51377Thiago SilvaWGuillotineBrasileiro NG85KGSF2024
51378Gabriel AlvesWRNCBrasileiro NG85KGF2024
53049Zenon JuniorWSubmissionADCC SP383KGR12024
53052Eduardo TinocoEduardo TinocoWSubmissionADCC SP383KG4F2024
53054Nikolas RamosWSubmissionADCC SP383KGSF2024
55995Marco QueirozWPts: 5x0BJJ Stars 1488KGSPF2024
57330Mauricio CespedesWChoke from backCuritiba SMO88KG4F2025
58140Lucas SerradoWGuillotineSalvador FO88KGSF2025
58171Matheus SousaWChoke from backSalvador FOABS8F2025
58175Yago OliveiraWChoke from backSalvador FOABS4F2025
59071Lucas SerradoWPts: 9x7Brasileiro88KGR12025

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